Monday, June 27, 2011

When owning a rabbit, you should have the correct housing for them. There should be saw dust at the bottom of the crate for the rabbit to do their business on. The crate should be changed at least once a week and add fresh saw dust. You can also use granulated paper, hay, or straw. The rabbit must have enough space to move and have a bowl where the food is and a water bottle. The bowl must be heavy enough for the rabbit not to be able to pick the dish up and throw it. The crate must have a roof and be rabbit-escape proof.

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Shuntz disease is a type of liver disease that is cause by a poor diet. It allows blood to bypass the liver, which is not cleaned by the bodily filters. The blood moves around the liver instead of inside the liver. Sometimes, dental disease can cause increased liver enzymes activities. They have to be put on specific diets unlike other liver diseases. The dog has to be on a low protein diet, preferably vegetarian diets. You must avoid foods that contain soy, cauliflower, spinach, asparagus, peas, mushrooms, and beans. Supplements such as SAM-e (S-denosyl-L-Methionine). SAM-e is best to be taken on an empty stomach, along with vitamin B.

This disease is serious. There is a chance that may have to have surgery

Symptoms: body swaying, poor growth, seizures, pushing their head up against something for no reason whatsoever, strange behavior mostly after eating. This disease does affect the blood flow to the brain.

Sunday, March 6, 2011

Are you thinking of purchasing a rabbit? Do you know anything about them?

Rabbits are very easy to care for, but first you have to choose the best rabbit. You never want to adopt a rabbit that appears to be bald, has cloudy eyes, or has discharge on the nose. When you see these characteristics, you know that there must be something wrong. They could be the start stages of myxomatosis or "snuffles." It is also a sign that the rabbit was in a unclean environment. Having a clean environment for your rabbit is the key to a healthy pet.

You must know whether you want a rabbit that has long or short fur. You need to brush the rabbit who has longer hair. There several sizes, colors, and patterns of the rabbits to choose from.

The smallest are the Dwarf breeds. Next comes medium and then large breeds. The smaller the rabbit, the easier to take care for. You can purchase rabbits from pet stores where cats and dogs are found.

Monday, February 21, 2011

Josephine is a sweet girl who loves people. She gets along with other cats and dogs.
Josephine did test positive for FIV, which makes her harder to place because it scares people. But it is highly unlikely to ever effect her, so don't let that stop you from getting a sweetheart.
The only special care that Josephine will need to live a long, healthy, life is to be kept inside and fed a good quality food, which all cats should get any way.

Josephine's adoption fee is $50 and includes her spay surgery, at least one FVRCP vaccine, worming, Advantage for fleas, and testing for Feline Leukemia and FIV.

Sunday, February 20, 2011

Emilia is a sweet girl who likes people. It takes her a while to get used to new people and places. She gets along with other cats and dogs.
Emilia's adoption fee is $40 and includes her spay surgery, at least one FVRCP vaccine, worming, Advantage for fleas, and testing for Feline Leukemia and FIV.

Saturday, February 19, 2011

Max is a beautiful dog. He is very protective of his family. He has a big bark and will keep a stranger from walking into your house. He is a big baby and loves to be brushed and petted. He has a bad leg, he has had surgery on his back left knee three times and he keeps blowing it out. The vet said he can't do anything for it now. He gets along just fine and he even runs in the play yard. He always looks like he is smiling. He needs a forever home of his own. He would be better in a home without a lot of activity as in people coming and going.

Friday, February 18, 2011

This pet has been alterted, and is current on vaccinations and worming.

Anna is a great dog, she is so funny, she runs and plays, she doesn't care for little kids. She is on thyroid meds twice per day, she eats Holistic food because she can't handle some foods. Anna needs a home with adults and kids over 12. Please come and meet Anna I think she will steal your heart (765) 366-1661

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Peekaboo?!?! Yup, that's me. That's cause I "peek" out from whatever I can find to hide under, and if anyone says anything I think its "boo" and I run back and hide again. People are so incredibly BIG! Geez, you just gotta see it from my perspective down here on the floor. When I look up all I see is this HUGE long set of legs. WOW! But I'm learning. Foster mom is giving me treats whenever I come up to her and I really, really like that game!
Nanna told me she is what people call a "designer dog." Seems like maybe that's what I am too? Not real sure cause I'm lots smaller than Nanna. I come from the same place as Nanna (so read her story if you want to know my "roots") but I don't think that is what she means by a "designer" dog. Bottom line, I guess is I don't really know what I am.

But maybe that doesn't matter. That's at least what Quigley tells me. He says that we live in America and its not supposed to matter. We got as many doggie rights as the next dog. Sounds good to me, so I guess I'll go with that.

So like Nanna and Quig, I'm learning all about "houses" and stairs, and things like that. A bit scary, but kinda interesting too. That's why I keep peeking --- its so much fun to discover new things. Have to say, though, I'm not as fast as Nanna or Quig --- took me several hours to figure out the stair thingee. But that's ok, I'll bet I'm better at other things. Just gotta keep an eye out for those other things.

I have no problem with the other doggies or even the cats. And I do love the big yard that I can run and play in. Don't understand about housebreaking or doggie doors, but all in good time. That's my motto, ya can't build Rome in no day, as they say.

What do you think? Want a wee doggie that's a bit like a cat but fun like a dog? That could be me! Why not come and see.

NOTE: Adopters are required to travel to the foster care site to assure a good match is made between dog and new family. Prior to placement in a permanent home, all pets at KRCS are spayed/neutered, updated on all vaccinations, including rabies, heartworm tested and on preventative, on flea/tick preventative, and microchipped.

To adopt, please visit our home page at: www.keeshondrescue.petfinder.org Information on adopting is under the section titled "Adopting a New Family Member."

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Xena has a sad story-Once stray, starved and soaking wet she showed up on the doorstep at a kind family farm where she was taken in and cared for for many years. Sadly this family suffered a recent job & home loss so Xena is now again homeless-Thankfully her family saw to it that Xena found rescue with us. Xena is a wonderful 6 to 8 year old housebroken kind and gentle soul. Xena likes other dogs. Xena knows basic commands and will be content to be petted and loved on for as long as you wish and then walk away to be happy just to lay down on her pillow-however Xena is not too old to play with the younger dog, Xena is truly a gem and will make somebody an excellent companion, can I tell you once again what a great dog she is!!! Xena does suffer from grain allergies so she will require to be fed a grain free food. Xena's adoption fee may be reduced to the right family due to her age-Call Sherry 765-414-6586 or fill out an online application at wecarerescue.org. Thanks!

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Buddy is crate trained and may even be house broken. However, he is definitely 100% crate trained. Buddy is a quiet and loving gentleman with only a good attitude towards other dogs. He has never growled or shown any aggression when meeting new K-9 friends. Buddy needs a forever family, once you meet him you can't help but to fall in love. Adoption fee $100.00 Call Sherry 765-414-6586 or email wecarepetrescue@yahoo.com

Monday, February 14, 2011

Cat adoption fees have been temporarily reduced! Due to an extremely high census, we have reduced the adoption fee to $25 for cats and kittens. We are desperately crowded just now at the shelter and need to get some of our animals adopted right away. Also, Adopt a Senior pet from Parke Vermillion County Humane Society for only $10. We have reduced the adoption fee to $10 for any pet at our shelter that is five years old or older.

Mac was brought to the shelter on 12/9/10 after having been found as a stray in Hillsdale, Indiana. When he arrived, he weighed 10.4 pounds and was about 3 years old. Mac is current on vaccinations. He is listed as special needs because he tests positive for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV); consequently, we would prefer he be adopted into a home with a family that has been educated about FIV. He tested negative for Feline Leukemia Virus. As with most of our cats, Mac must be adopted as an indoor cat only.
Unless otherwise stated, the adoption fee for one of our cats is $65 if the cat has already been spayed or neutered. For cats that have not yet been spayed or neutered, the adoption fee is $40 plus a surgery deposit of $50. The surgery deposit will be refunded once the shelter receives proof of the completion of the spay or neuter surgery.
Our shelter is open to the public on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm and other times by appointment. If you would like to make an appointment to meet one of our many adoptable animals, please send an email to us at pvchs@abcs.com. To apply to adopt, you may download an adoption application from the "Applications and Fees" tab on our website. The web address is www.pvchs.cfsites.org. Please email the completed application to pvchs@abcs.com.

Sunday, February 13, 2011

Cat adoption fees have been temporarily reduced! Due to an extremely high census, we have reduced the adoption fee to $25 for cats and kittens. We are desperately crowded just now at the shelter and need to get some of our animals adopted right away. Also, Adopt a Senior pet from Parke Vermillion County Humane Society for only $10. We have reduced the adoption fee to $10 for any pet at our shelter that is five years old or older.

Mahlejah needs to find a new home after her owners lost their home and they have no place to take their cats. Mahlejah is a small sized, 11 year old, gorgeous orange and brown tabby. She only weighs 5.9 pounds. She is spayed and current on all vaccinations. Mahlejah is currently in foster care and can be seen by apointment only. Please call the shelter at 765-492-3540 to make arrangements to meet this sweet little cat.

Unless otherwise stated, our standard adoption fee for our cats is $65 if they have already been spayed or neutered. For cats that have not yet been spayed or neutered, the adoption fee is $40 plus a surgery deposit of $50. Also, unless otherwise stated, the adoption fee for our dogs is $110 if the dog has already been spayed or neutered. For dogs that have not yet been spayed or neutered, the adoption fee is $60 plus a surgery deposit of $50. The surgery deposit will be refunded once the shelter receives proof of the completion of the spay or neuter surgery.
Our shelter is open to the public on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm and other times by appointment. If you would like to make an appointment to meet one of our many adoptable animals, please send an email to us at pvchs@abcs.com or call 765-492-3540 and leave a message. To apply to adopt, you may download an adoption application from the 'Applications and Fees' tab on our website. The web address is www.pvchs.cfsites.org. Please email the completed application to pvchs@abcs.com.

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Stanley was brought to the shelter after his owner in Terre Haute had surgery and could no longer care for him. He is a gorgeous Blue Point Snowshoe Siamese/Tabby and he is approximately 10 1/2 yrs. od. He weighs 9.8 pounds and he is litter-box trained. Stanley needs to be on special digestive formula cat food such as that formulated for Siamese cats or Iams Digestive formula therefore we have him listed as a "special needs" boy. Stanley is up-to-date on his vaccinations, including his feline leukemia vaccination, and he has been wormed.

Unless otherwise stated, the adoption fee for our cats is $65 if they have already been spayed or neutered. If the cat has not yet been spayed or neutered, the adoption fee is $40 plus a deposit of $50. The deposit will be refunded once the shelter receives proof of the completion of the spay or neuter surgery.
Our shelter is open to the public on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm and other times by appointment. If you would like to make an appointment to meet one of our many adoptable animals, please send an email to us at pvchs@abcs.com. To apply to adopt, download an adoption application from the "Applications and Fees" tab on our website. The web address is www.pvchs.cfsites.org. Please email the completed application to pvchs@abcs.com. If there is an asterisk after the name of the pet, there is a video posted on-line. You can view the videos by clicking on the "Videos of Adoptable Pets" link on our website.

Friday, February 11, 2011

03/21/10 - Abby and Shadow were brought into the shelter as strays from the Sandytown/Klondike area on 03/21/10. They are very bonded and really enjoy the company of one another. Abby has a golden and white coat and appears to be a Cocker Spaniel/Beagle mix. She is approximately five years old and is very overweight. We will be adjusting her diet to try to help her get to a healthy size. Abby has already been spayed, is up-to-date on her vaccinations, and has been wormed. She is great with other dogs and she is housebroken. Abby and Shadow are quite bonded, and we would like to keep these two dogs together. A person who likes to go for long walks would be a perfect match for Abby. Since she is over 5 years old, her adoption fee is only $10.

Unless otherwise stated, our standard adoption fee for our cats is $65 if they have already been spayed or neutered. For cats that have not yet been spayed or neutered, the adoption fee is $40 plus a surgery deposit of $50. Also, unless otherwise stated, the adoption fee for our dogs is $110 if the dog has already been spayed or neutered. For dogs that have not yet been spayed or neutered, the adoption fee is $60 plus a surgery deposit of $50. The surgery deposit will be refunded once the shelter receives proof of the completion of the spay or neuter surgery.
Our shelter is open to the public on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm and other times by appointment. If you would like to make an appointment to meet one of our many adoptable animals, please send an email to us at pvchs@abcs.com or call 765-492-3540 and leave a message. To apply to adopt, you may download an adoption application from the 'Applications and Fees' tab on our website. The web address is www.pvchs.cfsites.org. Please email the completed application to pvchs@abcs.com.
If there is an asterisk after the name of the pet, there is a video posted on-line. If the video is not available from the page you are viewing, you can watch the video by following the link on the 'Adoptable Pets - Videos' page on our website.

Saturday, January 22, 2011

"One Money Bar", aka Taylor, is a 9 year old registered AQHA mare whose former owner tied her to a tree and watched her starve.

*UPDATE 06/10: Taylor has just started RIDING!!! we are so excited for her. See her youtube video (same video as posted here) for her very first time with a rider in her saddle. "UPDATE 3/10: Taylor has come up to a healthy weight and is doing VERY well! We have nearly completed recovering her hooves from the damage due to the abuse and the nutritional deficiencies. She is a sweet, beautiful mare who deserves a loving home. She is working well in the roundpen and has been saddled several times, but not yet bridled or ridden.

Disclaimer

This information does not take the place of the advice of a veterinarian. I am simply writing this blog as a resource for you to learn more about pets. I write this blog from the view point of an animal lover. Thank You